Trainee, Sheriff's Detention Deputy

Salary : $27.25 - $40.87 Hourly

Location : Downtown Minneapolis

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24SHRF41TF162

Department : Sheriff's Office

Division : Adult Detention Operations

Opening Date : 12 / 09 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement or public safety? The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is seeking Sheriff's Detention Deputy Trainees to join the team! As a Trainee Detention Deputy, you will utilize your interpersonal communication skills to supervise detainees in a pretrial detention facility. You will also be responsible for maintaining security of the facility and ensuring the safety of all inmates, staff members, and visitors.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visitthe page.

Location and hours :

This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis. The position requires working a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, and holidays. Shifts will be 12 hours with work hours being either 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

About the position type :

This is a limited duration (temporary), full-time benefit earning position that may last up to two years. Next hiring date will be May 19, 2025.

This position is internally classified as a Trainee Sheriff's Detention Deputy.

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In this position, you will :

• Successfully train and work on the job towards meeting the minimum qualifications for
• Fingerprint, secure, and release inmates.
• Conduct roll call and complete mandatory health and welfare checks on inmates.
• Search and inventory property.
• Conduct physical searches of inmates.
• Supervise custody of inmates and visitation; staff control rooms; conduct frequent security checks.
• Maintain records on inmates; prepare jail incident reports.
• Respond to emergency situations, including the need to use physical force and / or provide basic emergency medical care.
• Ensure the safety and security of the facility.

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About the department :

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.

The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is : Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.

Applicants must have no felony convictions and must successfully complete a drug test, extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment prior to employment.

Candidates will need to pass a comprehensive medical examination prior to appointment to ascertain candidate's ability to perform essential job functions. The general medical requirements include, but are not limited to :

About Hennepin County :

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and / or a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Talent Acquisition Division

Hennepin County Human Resources Department

612-348-7855

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including :

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Visit our benefits page to learn more : bridge.hennepin.us / eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation / Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and / or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found

This position requires that you are 18 years old or older, and have the ability to :

Work at the Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis.

Work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, and holidays.

Shifts will be 12 hours with work hours being either 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Pass a comprehensive medical examination prior to appointment to ascertain candidate's ability to perform essential job functions.

Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

Are you able and willing to work with inmates who are hostile and difficult at times?

Have you been convicted of a felony as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? You cannot be considered for this position if you have been convicted of a felony as an adult.

Have you ever been convicted of a gross misdemeanor or a misdemeanor (other than parking tickets) as an adult (at the age of 18 years or older)? Conviction is not an automatic elimination from employment; each case is considered individually. However, failure to identify a conviction is cause for automatic ineligibility for hire; or, if hired, subsequent dismissal.

Please provide information about your felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor convictions. Include the level of each offense, date, location, statute citation number of each offense, the sentence, and whether the conditions of the court have been completed. If you do not provide this information, you may not be considered for this position. Type "None" in the space provided if you do not have a felony, gross misdemeanor, or misdemeanor conviction(s).

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